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3 Snohomish County residents exposed to rabid bat, undergoing preventative treatment

The case is the first positive rabies test in a bat in SnoCo since 2023. Officials urge residents…

A panel made up of Jennifer McKay, left to right, Wally Webster, Lauren Davis, Angela Alfieri and Maria Coghill on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Advocates talk youth mental health in south Snohomish County

Presenters discussed programs that are working, gaps in the system and focus areas to support youth who have…

A Flock camera at the corner of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds becomes 3rd city in the county to cancel Flock Safety contract

Mayor Mike Rosen cited privacy concerns and a recent report that the FBI is seeking access to a…

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Lynnwood to temporarily allow commercial paid parking ahead of World Cup

The city hopes the six-month ordinance will ease demand near the light rail station and provide time to…

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Mountlake Terrace calls for artists for Arts of the Terrace show

More than $6,000 in prizes is available for the show, which is in its 46th year. Submissions are…

Mill Creek Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Duque, left, listens while Mill Creek Mayor Stephanie Vignal speaks during a State of the City event on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State of the City: Mill Creek mayor talks economic development, community

Significant projects for the coming year include developing the South Town Center, the DRCC campus and potential annexation.

South County Fire Chair Jim Kenny leads a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire slightly delays vote on $420 million bond

The board of commissioners postponed the vote to June 9 after Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen urged the board…

The Lynnwood City Council meets in their chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Lynnwood City Council meets in its chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood starts discussion on potential minimum wage increase

The council decided to start gathering community input on increasing the minimum wage above the state minimum of…

Shea Caross holds a sign in support of keeping Bothell High School’s school resource officer Officer Ware during a walkout in protest of the school board’s vote to not renew the contract for his position at the school on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bothell High School students walk out in support of resource officer program

About 200 students attended the protest Monday after the Northshore school board voted to end the program last…

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Mountlake Terrace invites community to fiscal town halls

The events this month will include presentations on the recently adopted strategies to fill the city’s $4 million…

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard delivers his annual State of the City address Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace City Hall. (Jenna Peterson | The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace mayor talks purpose and pride at annual address

Mayor Steve Woodard outlined city projects, efforts to close the budget gap and other city happenings over the…

Super Tortas Ganzin sits in a spot at the Street Eats Food Truck Village on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves streamlined permitting process for food trucks

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that creates clear guidelines for food truck vendors in the…

Hantavirus exposure may occur if a person breathes in contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings or nests. It may also occur if someone lives or works in rodent-infested settings. (Joshua J. Cotten photo.)

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SnoCo health officials: Hantavirus risk ‘extremely low’ to general public

There are currently no known hantavirus exposures or recent cases in Snohomish County, Health Officer Dr. James Lewis…

Outside of Bothell High School along 92nd Avenue on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Northshore to end school resource officer program at Bothell High School

The school board voted 4-1 Monday to end the program. Starting next year, the school will have two…

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Court of Appeals denies reconsideration of Edmonds tree case

The city of Edmonds will not have to pay damages to a resident after a court found its…

Cars drive along 64th Street Northeast above Allen Creek on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ecology study finds bacteria in Snohomish River tied to aging septic systems

Cleanup efforts have mitigated pollution, but many sites don’t meet state standards, threatening fish and shellfish populations.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Here’s who filed for the 2026 primary election in Snohomish County

On Aug. 4, voters will decide the top two candidates in a variety of races, including for U.S.…

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Snohomish County health officer tapped for state board

Dr. James Lewis will keep his current position while he serves on the Washington State Board of Health,…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace advances package to close budget gap

The proposal includes a property tax increase next year, a levy lid lift in 2029 and various general…

Marc Van Driessche, of Beverly Park Chiropractic, who won a national award for sports chiropractor of the year, at his office on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo sports chiropractor receives national recognition

Marc Van Dreissche is the 2nd in the state to be named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by…